Earlier this month we told you that Richard Dean Anderson and Gary Jones would be guest starring on multiple episodes of the new SyFy original series Stargate Universe. Today the channel revealed that the ties to Stargate SG-1 would be strengthened further by guest appearances by Amanda Tapping as Colonel Samantha Carter and Michael Shanks as Doctor Daniel Jackson. It is unknown at this time how many episodes each actor will be appearing in, however the press release states that the guest stars are “set to make appearances throughout the season.”

Additionally, veteran actor Christopher McDonald will be appearing as Senator Alan Armstrong, Carlo Rota will play Carl Strom and Grammy® nominated artist Janelle Monáe will be appearing as herself in an early episode and, along with her band, will be performing two songs off of her latest album Metropolis. So, it looks like the new, “edgier” tone will be tempered by a reminder of the original show mixed in with some interesting musical choices. The more I hear about this show, the more excited I get! Stargate Universe is set for a Fall premiere and stay tuned to Pop Culture Zoo for more info!